AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoGuam Policy & Courts: A bill to double juror pay from $30 to $60 per day and let the Guam Land Use Commission decide on signage restriction waivers advanced to the voting file, with lawmakers debating how the Judiciary would cover the added cost. Defense Tech & Funding: The Pentagon’s FY2027 budget request includes $938M for the Guam Defense System, including missile and interceptor procurement plans tied to Aegis and THAAD. Local Engineering Contract: Tamuning firm Amorient Engineering won a $20M DoD architecture/design contract for Guam-area military facility work, running through 2031. Marianas Science Communication: UOG named Rota journalist Thomas Mangloña II as the inaugural Marianas Science Communications Fellow to translate local environmental research for Guam and CNMI communities. STEM in the Classroom: Jamestown High freshman Isabel Rossi reached national STEM finals for earthquake sensor placement modeling, while Horizon Honors students earned major academic honors. Biosecurity & Invasive Species: A Guam-focused explainer highlights how invasive insects hitchhike via travel and trade, stressing island biosecurity. Ocean Governance: NRDC and regional voices urged meaningful participation in Marianas deep-sea mining decisions as UN and regional bodies weigh sea-level and ocean policy impacts.
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